Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston

Director General Yvonne Hsiao and Texas Governor Greg Abbott Director-General Yvonne Hsiao and Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt Director General Yvonne Hsiao was delighted to welcome Taipei Medical University’s delegation Director General Yvonne Hsiao was delighted to welcome Artist Aka Chen from Taiwan and meet with Joel Bartsch, President and CEO of Houston Museum of Natural Science Director General Yvonne Hsio visited Carol Su, Chairman of Banyan Foods 56 Formosa Association of Student Culture Ambassadors (FASCA) successfully completed their training sessions in Houston from July 21 to 23 TECO Houston Director General Yvonne Hsiao and Economic Director Bochia Ni visited General Manager Ben Wu of FCB Houston Branch as well as General Manger Wen-Ching Wang of TCB Houston Branch Director-General Yvonne Hsiao receive 16 students from the Taiwan Youth Overseas Expatriate Bridging Program Houston Taiwanese Communities Welcomes DG Yvonne Hsiao TECO in Houston and the THECB organized a semiconductor summit and visit Texas Secretary of State The Texas State Legislature passed a concurrent resolution, expressing its support for strengthening its partnership with Taiwan. • The University of St. Thomas in Houston and Wenzao Ursuline University in Kaohsiung establish Mandarin Center on Sept. 8, 2021. Treasures in Gold & Jade: Masterworks from Taiwan exhibiting in Houston Museum of Natural Science Treasures in Gold & Jade: Masterworks from Taiwan exhibition ribbon cutting ceremony         Director General Robert Lo and wife attended Oklahoma Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell’s Turkey Hunt Group photo taken after the MOU signing for the Center for Taiwan Studies between TECO in Houston and UT Austin Director General Robert Lo of TECO in Houston and Dr. Quentin Wright, President of Lone Star College Houston North greeted each other with elbow bumps Group photo at Lone Star College Houston North Laptop Donation Event Director-General Robert Lo of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston and Houston Branch Manager Ben Wu unveil the bank sign at the Grand Opening Ceremony of Taiwan's First Commercial Bank in Downtown Photo of Director General of TECO in Houston and the first applicant who received the new passport version. Photo of Director General of TECO in Houston, President Samuel Hsu of the Houston Taiwan Institute for Senior Citizens, and the second applicant who received the new passport version. Photo of Director General of TECO in Houston, Commissioner Meifen Chen of the Overseas Community Affairs Council of the Republic of China (Taiwan), and the first applicant who received the new passport version. Photo of Director General of TECO in Houston, Commissioner Meifen Chen of the Overseas Community Affairs Council of the Republic of China (Taiwan), President Samuel Hsu of the Houston Taiwan Institute for Senior Citizens, and the first two applicants who received the new passport version. Assistant Chief Ban Tien of the Houston Police Department presented Director-General Robert Lo with a token of friendship. Director-General Robert Lo presented calligraphy art to Assistant Chief Ban Tien of the Houston Police Department. Director General Robert Lo visited the First Commercial Bank’s Houston Branch Office in Downtown Houston Photo of Director General Robert Lo of TECO in Houston taken with General Manager Bruce Chang of American First National Bank, Chief Art Acevedo of the Houston Police Department and Chairman Tilman Fertitta, owner of the Houston Rockets   Director General Robert Lo donates 20,000 surgical masks to Fort Bend County on behalf of Taiwan             Taiwan donate 10,000 N95 masks to Texas Taiwan donate 30,000 medical face masks to San Antonio Taiwan donate 100,000 medical face masks to Louisiana Taiwan donate 100,000 medical face masks to Texas HomeMemMS Interview with Director-General Peter Chen                   Director-General Peter Chen along with TECO staffs call upon Jerry Lee, Branch Mananger of Houston Branch of Wei-Chuan U.S.A. Inc.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             On December 8, 2012 at 10:00 am, Director General Daniel Liao attends the mini bus donation ceremony by the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation in Southern Region of the United States to the Burmese refugees. Director General Daniel Liao together with Executive Director Chi-An Huang of the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation in Southern Region of the United States and Texas House of Representative Hubert Vo attend the ground-breaking ceremony On December 8, 2012 at 9:00 am, Director General Daniel Liao attends the ground-breaking ceremony of Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation Southern Region Phase II construction. Director General Daniel Liao gives remarks at the ground-breaking ceremony of Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation Southern Region Phase II construction                 Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston Ambassador Daniel Liao addresses the seminar “A New Era for Taiwan Cinema”   The Taiwanese film “You are the Apple of My Eye” attracts a large audience at the screening at the Houston Museum of Fine Arts   Staff of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston attend a screening of the Taiwanese film “You Are the Apple of My Eye” at the Houston Museum of Fine Arts       Director General Daniel Liao invited to attend 2012 annul event hosted by the alumni association of Senior High School of National Taiwan Normal University   Director General Daniel Liao invited to attend 2012 annul event hosted by the alumni association of Senior High School of National Taiwan Normal University   Director General Daniel Liao invited to attend 2012 annul event hosted by the alumni association of Senior High School of National Taiwan Normal University   Director General Daniel Liao invited to attend 2012 annul event hosted by the alumni association of Senior High School of National Taiwan Normal University   Professor Karen Fang of the University of Houston gives a talk at the seminar “A New Era for Taiwan Cinema”                 Mrs. and Director General Daniel Liao pictured with Mr. Peter Hwang, Vice President of Houston Taipei Society and Ms. Cheryl Mitchell, Protocol Manager and Sister Cities Coordinator of Houston Office of Protocol & International Affairs Director General Daniel Liao pictured with Dr. Hans Stockton, President of Houston Taipei Society and former Presidents Hon. Bonnie Hellums, Family District Court Judge in Harris County, Texas Recent Appealed Cases from the 247th Court and Philip Sun Director General Daniel Liao gave remarks at the Houston Taipei Society annual dinner. Mrs. and Director General Daniel Liao were invited to attend the Houston Taipei Society annaul dinner at the Cultural Center of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston on November 9, 2012 starting at 6:30 p.m                                                                     Ambassador Liao and the staff of TECO gave briefing on the services of different divisions of TECO to the students. Ambassador Liao addressed at the meeting Ambassador Daniel Liao (8 from right)and Mr. William Yeh, Senior Consultant for OCAC having a picture taken with the students attending the meeting                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Board Chair Meifen Chen and President Samuel Hsu of HTISC received a US3,000 check for Endowment Fund from Secretary General John Lin of STUF. Director John Chi of TECO in Houston, Commissioner Elizabeth Hwong of OCAC, Board Chair Meifen Chen of HTISC and Secretrary General John Lin of STUF attended the ceremony of the 10th anniversary of HTISC - Director General Liao participates in the Da Peng Air Force Banquet - Director General Liao commemorates Air Force Day for Taiwanese veterans in Houston on August the 14th. Director General Liao and Director John Chi conduct mobile consular services and answer questions in New Orleans, LA - Director General Liao pictured with Miao Li musical performing troupe and Rong Shin Hakka performance troupe. - Director General Liao pictured with Principle Cheng(3rd from left)., and Houston Hakka Association President Chang(5th from left). - Director General Liao and his wife (3rd and 4th from left) pictured with Ms. Hua-Hsu and her husband (2nd and 3rd from right) - Director General Liao and Chairperson Chen of the Houston Song Nian Senior Association pictured together - Secretary Cheng assists Ms. Wei Wang in processing documents. - Secretary Chang pictured with passport renewal applicant Ms. Wang. - Director General Liao accepts an interview in regard to the exhibition of paintings hosted by the Song Nian Association in Houston - Director General Liao accepts an interview in regard to the exhibition of paintings hosted by the Song Nian Association in Houston Director General Daniel Liao of TECO in Houston attending the closing ceremony of 'Chinese Teachers' Workshop' Students and the Director General enjoy their time in the Houston Office Director General Liao explains to visitors the new improvemade to the office for the benefit of those served in the communityments Students enjoy a discussion with Director General Liao in the conference room Director General Liao greets students to the Houston Office for an educational experience Director General Liao of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston outlines the strengths and future development of Taiwan to an attentive class of youth talents from Taiwan. Chu Ya-Yu of Dallas accepts the 2012 Boeing Global Engineering award in London, England 14 Taiwan Alumni Association members attended the meeting in person. Another four as far away as Taiwan, Korea, and Germany participated via live teleconference using state-of-the-art technology Director General Liao opening the 3rd Taiwan Alumni Association for the Southern States meeting with a speech to both the students present and students listening globally mobile Consular service being carried out at the Houston Cultural Center Officers of Taipei Economic & Cultural Office accept applications for visas and passports at the Houston Cultural Center Secretary Chang accepts the application for passport renewal in Austin with Dr. Ma, overseas advisor, as part of a new program initiated to make the process more convenient for Taiwanese living outside of Houston Secretary Chang and Dr. Ma in the Hong Yun Temple in Austin handling mobile consular service, as part of a new program initiated to make the process more convenient for Taiwanese living outside of Houston. Secretary Chang takes picture with passport renewal applicant Secretary Chang conducts mobile consular activities for senior citizens in Houston. Houston chapter of the Chinese American Relief Effort Coalition (CARE) celebrate the 4th of July in the Cultural Center with charity fundraising activities TECO in Houston supported the World Chinese Women’s Business Association. Here pictured Director General Liao buying one of many meals served by the enthusiastic group. Mr. Fan of the Hakka Society wins a 50-inch TV as part of the charity event, sponsored by TECO in Houston, to benefit the Houston community. Pictured here with Director General Liao. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) donated $100 to the Chinese American Relief Effort Coalition (CARE). Pictured here with Director General Liao, CARE President Kao, and former CARE President Huang Mr. Huang of Tzu Chi presents a gift, including a copy of the Tzu Chi Medical Journal to Director General Liao Mr. Huang of Tzu Chi presents a gift, including a copy of the Tzu Chi Medical Journal to Director General Liao Director General Liao with members of Tzu Chi enjoy conversation at the table. Director General Liao posing for pictures at the Tzu Chi Bookstore Director Huang on behalf of TECO in Houston for Director General Liao participates in the annual meeting of the Houston Chapter of the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce Pictured: Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce newly elected President Li (middle) with outgoing president Chang (right) and Vice-President Chou (left) Pictured on stage: new and old presidents of Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce with staffers on board singing a song in their 26th annual meeting A member of the Taiwanese community applies for passport renewal with secretary Chang serving him at the Cultural Center Ambassador Liao poses with famous percussionist Lin who performed in Houston. Taiwan percussionist Lin performs to a large crowd at Miller Outdoor Theatre Taiwan percussionist Lin performs to a large crowd at Miller Outdoor Theatre Director General Liao presents a plaque of appreciation to Honorable Outgoing Chairman Hsu of the Join Chinese College Alumni Association Director General Liao presents a plaque of appreciation to Honorable Outgoing Chairman Hsu of the Join Chinese College Alumni Association Director General Liao addresses the Joint Chinese College Alumni Association annual meeting on behalf of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston Director General Liao and his wife attend the Joint Chinese College Alumni Association annual meeting for scholarship awards Councilmember Al Huang and his wife pictured with Director General Liao and his wife Councilmember Al Huang and his wife introduce their children to Director General Liao and his wife Councilmember Al Huang and his wife host a feast with Director General Liao and his wife and friends in attendance Houston city councilmember Al Hoang hosts a feast with Director General Liao and friends in attendance Director General Liao conducts the installation ceremony welcoming Mr. Chen as new President of the Taiwan Innkeepers Association, while bidding a heartfelt farewell to the outgoing Honorable President Lai Director General Liao (center) attends the Taiwan Innkeepers Association of Greater Houston new Board installation ceremony Director Liao addresses the Taiwan Innkeepers Association of Greater Houston Secretary Chang helps a Dallas couple with passport renewal. Secretary Chang of TECO in Houston serves the community by processing consular needs at the Dallas Chinese Cultural Center Director Liao conducts the second planning meeting convened by the Taiwanese community to establish a security service hotline for the Houston area. Director Liao conducts the second planning meeting convened by the Taiwanese community to establish a security service hotline for the Houston area Ambassador Liao attends the 51st Concert held by the Chinese Music Association Ambassador Liao attends the 51st Concert held by the Chinese Music Association Director General Liao and Director Sara Wu join Austin College President Marjorie Hass and Chancellor Jerald Strickland.     Director Liao attends the National Chengchi University Alumni Association for its 85th Annual Luncheon Director General and Chairperson of the Senior Citizens Association, Ms. Hsiao, Counselor Ko, and other important community members enjoy a ribbon cutting ceremony Director General Liao commends three model fathers with the chairperson of the senior citizens association Director Sara Wu and Austin College President Marjorie Hass pose for a picture. Director General Liao and Director Sara Wu join Austin College President Marjorie Hass Global representatives exchange ideas and friendship                                                                               Director General of TECO in Houston Daniel Liao makes his remark to thank for the resolution adopted by the House of Representatives, Louisiana                                                                                                                                                                                           Director General LIao met Mayor Annise Parker of Houston City Director General Liao met Mayor Annise Parker of Houston City Director General Liao and his spouse attended the opening ceremony of Asia Society Texas Center on April 12 Director General Liao and his spouse attended the opening ceremony of Asia Society Texas Center on April 12 Director General Liao and his spouse attended the opening ceremony of Asia Society Texas Center on April 12 Director General Liao and his spouse attended the opening ceremony of Asia Society Texas Center on April 12 Director General Liao and his spouse attended the opening ceremony of Asia Society Texas Center on April 12 Director General Liao visit Westlake on April 13 Director General Liao visit Westlake on April 13 Director General Liao had lunch meeting with Division Manager Terence O'Neil of Office of International Community of City Houston on April 17 Director Geneal Liao visit CBP in IAH airport on April 16 Director Geneal Liao visit CBP in IAH airport on April 16 Director General Liao and his spouse attended the opening ceremony of Asia Society Texas Center on April 12 Director General Daniel Liao made his remark at Mississippi House of Representatives. Director General Daniel Liao had a lunch meeting with the President of Houston Rodeo, Mr. Dennis Steger and his colleague Director General Daniel Liao had a lunch meeting with the President of Houston Rodeo, Mr. Dennis Steger and his colleague.